Here is the latest print from class. This is a silk screen and I'm obviously still influenced by memories of Spain. Anyway, I'm looking forward to experimenting a bit with him next class.

I saw Sweeney Todd the musical last Tuesday and it was fantastic. I highly recommend it to anyone that can make it. I think it's playing to mid-December. The cast is pared down and each character plays 2 or 3 instruments. So the orchestra is pared down too. Not only do the instruments become part of the storytelling but all of the characters are always on stage so there's some great body language and acting throughout; even when an actor is not written into the scene. Anyway, go see it. I've been listening to the soundtrack all day and thought I'd draw up a character. This is Mrs. Lovett. She bakes the pies.

Here is an etching I did in my printmaking class. I really like the thick lines and linear shading of medieval prints. I also had just gotten back from Spain. I bought a Spanish deck of cards while I was there. They're slightly different from the normal card deck I'm used to. I decided to do a variation of the ten of coins but with a flamenco dancer. It turned out ok. The etching process as a whole is a long and tedious process, but I'm glad I got to try it once.

So for those that wanted Christmas cards...here are the 6 designs. They come in a dozen, so 2 of each. Give me a shout if you're interested in buying some original cards!

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